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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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